Dec. 18, 2009
Candrea Thomas
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov
John Yembrick
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
john.yembrick-1@nasa.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: M09-244
MOCK AND ROLL! NASA'S SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR MOVES TO LAUNCH PAD, LIFTOFF DRESS REHEARSAL SET
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Journalists are invited to cover space shuttle
Endeavour's move from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39A
on Jan. 6 and observe the STS-130 crew's mock launch countdown
activities from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in
Florida.
The first motion of Endeavour on its rollout to the pad is scheduled
for 4 a.m. EST. The 3.4-mile journey is expected to take
approximately six hours. Activities include a 7 a.m. photo
opportunity of the shuttle's move, followed by an 8:30 a.m. interview
availability with Endeavour Flow Director Dana Hutcherson. Reporters
must arrive at Kennedy's news center by 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday for
transportation to the viewing area.
Live coverage of the move will be shown on NASA Television beginning
at 6 a.m. Video highlights will air on the NASA TV Video File.
Foreign journalist media accreditation for rollout is closed. U.S.
reporters without permanent Kennedy credentials must apply for
accreditation by 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4.
Endeavour's astronauts and ground crews will participate in a launch
dress rehearsal, known as the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test,
starting Jan. 19. The test provides each shuttle crew with an
opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities,
including equipment familiarization and emergency training. Media
events associated with the test and badge pick up information will be
announced at a later date.
Journalists must apply for accreditation for the Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test by noon on Friday, Jan. 8.
Reporters requesting accreditation must apply online at:
https://media.ksc.nasa.gov
Badges for rollout must be picked up before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5,
at the Kennedy Space Center Badging Office on State Road 405.
The six astronauts for Endeavour's STS-130 mission will deliver a
third connecting module, the Tranquility node, to the International
Space Station. Launch is targeted for 4:39 a.m. Feb. 7.
For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to streaming
video, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/ntv
For more information about the STS-130 mission and crew, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle
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